US Bridges

Cth K over Prairie River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · 0.1M N JCT Cth G · Structure no. B35010300000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,123
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cth K over Prairie River is a concrete slab carrying Cth K over Prairie River in Lincoln County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,443 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCth K
CrossesPrairie River
Location0.1M N JCT Cth G
RouteCounty Highway 0K
Coordinates45.19346, -89.67801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,123 (2023)
Projected traffic5,443 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cth K over Prairie River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cth K over Prairie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Cth K over Prairie River carry?

About 5,123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cth K over Prairie River?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cth K over Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.